Municipal Assessing Clerk (Part Time)

About the role

The City of Augusta is currently seeking a detail-oriented and customer-focused Assessing Clerk to provide skilled administrative and customer service support to our Assessing Office 28 hours per week. This regular part-time position plays a key role in supporting the Bureau of Assessing, which is responsible for determining property values for municipal taxation. The Assessing Clerk performs a variety of routine and complex clerical tasks while fostering positive relationships with the public by delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers in person and over the phone with real estate and personal property tax matters
• Maintain accurate records
• Support overall office operations
• Work under the supervision of the Director of Assessing
• Frequent interaction with the public

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two (2) years of clerical or administrative work experience
• Prior customer service experience involving direct interaction with the public
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered

Pay

The FY27 pay range for Teamsters General Government Range 13 positions is $23.08–$31.73 per hour, with an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and potential merit-based step increases. The actual starting rate will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and available budget. The anticipated starting pay range for this position is $23.08–$24.23 per hour.

Benefits

• Eligible to participate in MainePERS Plan AC, a defined benefit retirement plan
• Employees in this position do not contribute to Social Security
• Earn paid vacation and sick leave
• Receive 13 paid holidays per year
• Not eligible for health insurance coverage

Schedule

This is a regular part-time (28 hours per week) non-exempt, hourly position. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 7.5 hours per day with a 30‑minute unpaid lunch. Start and end times are flexible within normal City Hall business hours.